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We’re here 24/7 to help guide you or your loved on through rehab and recovery. Submit your number to receive a call today from a treatment provider. Even after the most serious withdrawal symptoms have lessened, some people may experience post-acute withdrawal syndrome (PAWS) – the prolonged symptoms of detox. Generally, these symptoms include anxiety, low energy, trouble sleeping and delayed reflexes, and can last from several months to a year.
The brain is looking for these substances, but can’t find them and begins to misfire, causing a variety of problems. Yes, a physician or nurse practitioner will make rounds daily and is on-call at all times to ensure that your medical needs are being closely monitored and attended to. Our experienced nursing staff is also staffed 24 hours a day, providing support to our patients during the detoxification process. Medication may be administered to make the withdrawal process more comfortable for our patients. Our nurses are experienced in administering these medications and providing round-the-clock patient care. The medications used in withdrawal management offer an additional layer of comfort, giving our patients the best opportunity to complete the detox process and move on to the most appropriate level of care.
What is a 30-Day Alcohol Rehab Program?
This leads to greater success in personal and professional areas and decreased relapse rates. Our Life Skills program is implemented through weekly sessions with a therapist and daily check-ins with a Life Skills Guide. This leads to patients being able to “plan their work” and “work their plan”. The Detox Program generally lasts 5-10 days with our average length of stay being 7 days.
Patients in our outpatient program are also able to continue seeing the same doctors and psychiatric providers once they return home, so that their providers know their history and which medications have achieved the greatest effect. Patients will also have access to a 24-hour hotline and multiple virtual alumni and check-in sober house meetings that occur daily for support with their sobriety. We have all recognized that many patients enter treatment at their personal “rock bottom” and are often highly agitated and anxious. People do not enter treatment because their life is going great, their emotions are balanced, and they have healthy coping skills.
What Determines the Length of Detox – 3, 5, or 7 Days?
She has her master’s and doctorate degrees in Psychology from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She has worked extensively with children, adolescents, and those struggling with addiction. At WhiteSands Treatment, all treatment services share common and key elements in providing comprehensive, individualized care for co-occurring disorders. These include having M.D., Ph.D. and Nursing level staff skilled in the diagnosis of psychopathology. All staff members are cross-trained to deal with addictions and substance-related disorders.
